What to do in Nottingham

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Nottingham Tourist Attractions & Activities

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Top places to visit

1. University of Nottingham

With its roots in the first University Extension Lectures ever offered by the University of Cambridge in 1873, the University of Nottingham has a long and proud history of bringing learning to the Midlands. Now accommodated in a beautiful early 20th-century site on the shores of a lake west of the city, it is one of the U.K.’s biggest universities. Wander across the verdant lawns that spread out from the porticoes of each building as you admire the architecture and planning that has made Nottingham one of England’s most celebrated university campuses.
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Overlooking a lake, the spire of the Trent Building is one of Nottingham’s most distinctive sites, representing over 135 years of higher education in the city.

2. Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is one of Nottingham’s principal playhouses, offering a diverse range of shows for all ages. The 19th-century theater is a major landmark in the city and is recognizable by its classic white façade. Attend a ballet, musical, pantomime or play at this historic venue.
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3. Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle is a 17th-century palace built on the site where a medieval royal fortress once stood. Browse the art gallery and museum that now occupy the historic structure to get a sense of the former stronghold’s role in the city’s history.
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4. Old Market Square

Old Market Square is a large and lively pedestrianized central space overlooked by the dramatic Nottingham Council House. At the heart of the city, the square once played a key role as a shared neutral ground between the English Saxon and French Norman boroughs. Attend fairs, events and political rallies on this popular plaza.
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Old Market Square showing heritage architecture and an administrative building

5. Wolla­ton Hall

Wollaton Hall is a majestic hilltop mansion surrounded by an expansive deer park. The 16th-century Elizabethan country house now contains the Nottingham Natural History Museum and the Nottingham Industrial Museum. Browse the captivating exhibits and spot herds of deer in the picturesque parkland surrounding the building.
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What to do in Nottingham


Discover the most popular places to visit in Nottingham

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Nottingham City Centre

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Nottingham City Centre. Make a stop by Old Market Square or Theatre Royal while you're exploring the area.

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Lace Market featuring road cycling, a city and street scenes

Lace Market

Lace Market is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Nottingham Contemporary or St Mary's Church.

Lace Market

Basford

Though Basford may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rock City Nottingham and Victoria Centre Shopping Mall.

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The Park

3/5(1 area review)

Though The Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Castle.

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Hockley

Bars, shopping and theatres highlight some of the notable features of Hockley. Make a stop by The Lost Caves while you're exploring.

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Hyson Green

Hyson Green might not have many top sights, but Nottingham Cathedral and Rock City Nottingham are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hyson Green

 

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